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Knowing your legal rights and resources can help you navigate this difficult time.
A planned boycott, organized by a Reddit group called ‘Loblaws is out of control,’ aims to reduce grocery prices and increase food security for Canadians.
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Consumer psychology can help explain why boycotts sometimes fail, as well as help predict when they are likely to succeed.
Retailers in Canada have some serious work to do to rebuild trust and demonstrate their commitment to both ethical practices and community well-being.
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Although it’s rooted in legitimate grievances, the ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ campaign is not only illegal, but also fails to achieve its intended objective and risks undermining economic stability.
Iceland’s intentions and methodology have raised questions.
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Frozen food retailer Iceland says it wants to amplify its customers’ voices – but there’s a lack of transparency in its plans.
The health and wellbeing of primary school children declined between 2014 and 2022.
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Swimming and cycling ability declined while there was a rise in eating sugary snacks according to new research.
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Unemployment and related payments for working-age people were given a welcome boost in last year’s budget. But they remain well below pensions, and far from adequate.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presents the federal budget in the House of Commons in Ottawa on April 16, 2024. The budget contains measures for younger Canadians seeking to buy homes.
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The federal government says it’s committed to addressing the challenges faced by younger generations, including housing affordability and the high cost of living. Does the budget deliver on its promises?
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Many people are suffering due to cost-of-living pressures but have they impacted sports participation rates in Australia?
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Inquiry into supermarkets finds that the mandatory code should apply to supermarkets with annual revenues of more than $5 billion and should consider increasing infringement notice amounts.
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Are you secure, anxious or avoidant when it comes to finances?
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The Albanese government in its yearly submission to the Annual Wage Review will argue that real wages of low paid workers should not go backwards.
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Parents told us how the ever-present juggle of budgets and the realities of family life strained relationships and increased their mental load.
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In states with competition between retailers, the energy regulator is promising savings for most customers on the default plan. But it’s small change compared to price hikes. Here’s what to expect.
Traders in Wuse, Abuja. Nigeria’s inflation is driven by soaring food costs and the fall of the country’s currency.
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Factors pushing inflation rates downwards in other parts of the world are achieving the exact opposite result in Nigeria.
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Electric vehicles have long come at a premium. But as cheaper models arrive, outer suburban residents are taking to EVs to save on petrol
This clinic in the Turkish resort of Antalya is the official ‘dental sponsor’ of the Miss England competition.
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The crisis in NHS dentistry is driving increasing numbers abroad for treatment. Here are some of their stories.
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Africa’s largest economy is in crisis, and unrest is growing.
Recent surveys suggest Canadians are dissatisfied with the direction of the economy.
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There are a number of reasons why there’s such a significant gap between aggregate economic numbers and the perceptions of everyday people.
Customers buy groceries in a shopping centre in Mthatha, South Africa.
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Keeping an eye out for where you can boost your savings or reduce expenses when times are tough can improve your financial wellbeing.
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Ingredients, manufacturing, transportation and marketing factor into higher prices for allergen-free products.